The Baader Meinhof Complex

Taking place in Germany during the 70’s, the children of the Nazi generation are fighting a war with their government for the support of the imperialistic America. With a very anti-America, anti-government statement, at times it can feel like propagation. Opening up with a bang, with really intense scenes of terrorism and police brutality, then to a battle between Politics and the people. It’s an eye opening look into the world of our 21^st century terrorism. It’s only too bad that somewhere towards the end the pace begins to slack, and so does the intensity, leaving you wanting a little more. Also, turning away from the screen can be unforgiving; the information is placed in between the lines and can get pretty frustrating at times. All and all, a very real look into one of Germany's dark days, told through the eyes of the leaders of a terrorist group (Red Army Faction), unromantic and intense. FOUR-STARS to The Baader Meinhof Complex.